Fall Protection: Competent Person

The Fall Protection Competent Person course prepares individuals who are responsible for managing and overseeing fall protection programs. This comprehensive training focuses on system selection, proper use, inspection, maintenance, and the oversight of safe work practices in real jobsite conditions.

Designed for leadership and safety roles, the course builds a strong understanding of how falls occur and how effective governance, planning, and decision‑making reduce risk. Participants learn how to evaluate hazards, interpret regulatory requirements, and develop practical solutions that support both worker safety and operational needs. Instruction is reinforced through extensive hands‑on labs that reflect real‑world challenges.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for:

• Supervisors
• Safety personnel
• Program managers
• Others responsible for managing or overseeing fall protection activities

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain in‑depth knowledge and practical skills related to:

• The facts of falling and how forces and distances affect outcomes
• Fall safety governance, including roles, responsibilities, and oversight
• Regulatory requirements and competent person obligations
• Mitigation methods to control and reduce fall hazards
• Anchor points and how to evaluate their suitability
• Body wear selection, use, and limitations
• Connectors and their role within complete systems
• Lifelines and integrated fall protection systems
• Advanced clearance calculations to confirm system effectiveness
• Rescue requirements and the importance of preplanning
• Fall protection considerations for tools and equipment
• Competent‑level inspections to identify deficiencies and misuse
• Storage and maintenance practices that preserve equipment integrity
• Developing a solution that aligns hazards, equipment, and work practices

Learning Experience

• Sixteen hours of extensive instruction
• Ten hands‑on labs focused on inspection, evaluation, and system management
• Scenario‑based learning tied directly to jobsite conditions
• Instruction from experienced professionals with field expertise

By the end of the course, participants are prepared to function as a Fall Protection Competent Person who can identify hazards, manage systems, guide safe work practices, and support a strong safety culture across the organization.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion that demonstrates their competency in fall protection. The certification remains valid for a two-year period, after which recertification is required.